- He charged the committee to function as diligent gatekeepers
- Every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety.”
- The committee is also tasked with monitoring the quality of in-flight services
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise in Abuja.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the Chairman made it clear that the committee is a functional, non-decorative body, reflecting the Commission’s zero-tolerance for failure and its core commitment to pilgrim welfare.
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He charged the committee to function as diligent gatekeepers, entrusted with the critical mandate of undertaking transparent and impartial monitoring of all aviation matters.
A statement by Ahmad Muazu, Technical Assistant, Media, To the Chairman/CEO, NAHCON, indicates that the chairman said, “For the Nigerian Government, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Tinubu, facilitating this spiritual journey for its citizens is not just a statutory duty, it is a sacred trust.
We are committed to ensuring that every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety.”
The Committee’s comprehensive Terms of Reference include: Reviewing, participating and evaluating all documents submitted by applicant airlines, inspecting and assessing the readiness of designated airports, and monitoring inbound and outbound flights at all departure centers to ensure compliance with airlift agreements and industry standards.
The committee is also tasked with monitoring the quality of in-flight services and recommending appropriate actions or penalties against defaulting carriers or State Pilgrims Welfare Boards. The Commissioner of Operations and Licensing, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, pledged the team’s total commitment to its mandate.
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